Lead Virtualization Systems Engineer – Converged

Seneca Holdings

Lead Virtualization Systems Engineer supporting large-scale enterprise datacenters with VMware expertise. Design, implement, and troubleshoot VMware infrastructure and storage systems in government environments.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeWashington DC • District of Columbia, Maryland, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end execution of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and private cloud deployments (VMware, Nutanix), providing technical directions to systems engineers
Design, architect, and implement virtual infrastructure (VI) environments
Maintain all VMware virtual infrastructure environments
Manage all physical hardware hosting the virtual infrastructure
Monitor availability and performance of all VI enterprise systems
Maintain and provide VM backups
Provide 24/7 Level 3 support to virtual infrastructure issues on a rotating basis
Participate in design and architecture of data center network infrastructure
Produce architectural documentation for logical and physical virtual infrastructure environments
Provide and maintain customer virtual machines
Work with vendors to provide government solutions to customers' needs
Harden all infrastructure on the environment to agency standards
Assist customers in designing and implementing enterprise solutions in a virtual environment
Collaborate with other teams to provide infrastructure solutions for their needs
Work independently without supervision and report back to the team of issues that may arise with the infrastructure
Communicate issues and troubleshooting steps to management
Manage resource utilization to ensure performance and plan for future growth
Ability to lift 60lbs, and endure prolonged standing

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years of demonstrated experience working with VMWare and understanding of the P2V (physical to virtual) process
Experience with Hyperconverged systems such as Dell EMC VXRail and/or PowerFlex
Deep knowledge of VMware VCF, ESXi, Nutanix, and storage technologies (vSAN/SDS)
Expert experience with Linux/Windows operation systems
Experience with Cisco networking
Day-to-day data management and operational support for distributed data systems, including the entire lifecycle including planning; device and component preparation; solution testing; data placement; backup retention, recall, recovery; and deletion
Experience with STIG compliance and implementation, secure virtual environments, capacity planning, performance, and reporting
Active Top-Secret Clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay
benefits and perks
flexible work-life balance
professional development opportunities
performance and recognition programs
comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident)
health savings and flexible spending accounts
retirement 401K plan
paid leave programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

hyperconverged infrastructureprivate cloud deploymentsVMwareNutanixvirtual infrastructureP2V processLinuxWindowsCisco networkingSTIG compliance

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationindependent workcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Top-Secret Clearance